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Roofing Materials and Energy Savings: Cost Reduction Guide

Published December 15, 2024
Roofing Materials and Energy Savings: Cost Reduction Guide

Energy-efficient roofing materials can significantly reduce cooling costs in Florida. Understanding energy savings, cooling cost reduction, and efficiency ratings helps you choose materials that save money. This guide explains how different materials affect energy savings.

Energy Savings Factors

Materials can save energy through:

  • Reflective surfaces
  • Thermal insulation
  • Ventilation support
  • Heat reduction

Energy-efficient materials reduce costs.

Energy Savings by Material

Material energy performance:

  • Metal: Can reduce cooling costs 10-25%
  • Stone-Coated Metal: Can reduce cooling costs 10-25%
  • Tile: Can reduce cooling costs 5-15%
  • Asphalt Shingles: Moderate energy savings

Energy-efficient materials pay for themselves over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can roofing materials save on energy costs?

Metal and stone-coated metal roofing can reduce cooling costs by 10-25% through reflective surfaces and heat reduction. Tile can reduce cooling costs by 5-15%. Asphalt shingles provide moderate energy savings. Energy-efficient materials can pay for themselves over time through reduced cooling costs.

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